London City Lionesses have completed the signing of midfielder Danielle van de Donk from Lyon.
The former Arsenal player, 33, joins the newly-promoted side ahead of their first season in the Women’s Super League (WSL) after four years at Lyon.
The Netherlands international has signed a two-year contract that runs until 2027.
This Lioness roars louder in London. 🦁@DanielleDonk pic.twitter.com/Itc9Egs36B
— London City Lionesses (@LC_Lionesses) June 20, 2025
Van de Donk said: “It’s just such a nice environment to be in, the club really appeals to me, it reminds me of a little family, and I want to be a part of it!
“The project that London City have, it’s different but in a good way. London City have to battle for everything, and that’s my style.”
The transfer sees Van de Donk move between two Michele Kang-owned clubs, after the U.S. businesswoman completed the purchase of London City in February 2024. She also owns NWSL side Washington Spirit.
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The signing of Van de Donk marks another landmark transfer for London City under Kang, having signed Sweden international Kosovare Asllani and forward Izzy Goodwin, the Championship’s top scorer from the 2023-24 campaign, last summer.
After beginning her career in the Netherlands, Van de Donk joined Arsenal in 2015 and had six successful years in north London, winning three trophies including the WSL title in 2018.
Shen joined Lyon in 2021, where she won three league titles and the Champions League in 2022. Her Lyon contract expired at the end of the 2024-25 season.
The midfielder has also made 167 appearances for the Netherlands, winning the European Championship in 2017.
When asked about returning to play in the WSL, she said: “I was there for six years, and it was very good. I loved it and saw no hesitation in coming back. It’s a good league; the stadiums are full, and hopefully we can get more and more fans here too. I’m so excited to meet all of the fans, and I promise that I’ll give 100% if you do the same for us.”
London City Lionesses won promotion to the WSL for the first time last season by topping the Championship.
(Photo: Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
“A Marquee Signing”
Analysis by Charlotte Harpur
This is a marquee signing for London City Lionesses and shows they are prepared to spend big to attract names.
The aim seemingly is to build their brand and boost attendances in their maiden WSL season.
It comes as a surprise that Van de Donk, a statement name in women’s football with a Champions League winner’s medal to her name and four league titles with Arsenal (one) and Lyon (three), has made the switch.
But Kang’s vision has evidently appealed to the 33-year-old versatile midfielder who will bring plenty of experience to the newly promoted team.
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